What’s a life worth in Nigeria?’ – Biodun Ogungbo

Somewhere in Nigeria. A trailer fell on a woman. It crushed her legs. She was still alive. But in severe pains and begging. Begging for help. For someone to save her!  There on the scene. Men and women. Including law enforcement. Walking around her. Taking photographs and video. Capturing her misery. Her impending death from …

Another child saved from Boko Haram

According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, the Chibok schoolgirl who escaped from Boko Haram captivity yesterday is Mariam Mohammed-Isa. She is 15 years old and was a JSS 1 student. via The Presidency reveals the name of a new Chibok schoolgirl who escaped from Boko …

IBB’s daughter’s wedding

Someone said if you weren't in Minna yesterday for IBB's daughter's wedding, you are just a tenant in Nigeria.The landlords gathered to wine and dine. Someone complained about the number of private jets flown into the city yesterday as the Abuja-Minna road isn't motorable. Another one argued it doesn't matter. It was a class thing …

Donald Trump: Africa is not the Owner of this Corpse.  By Pius Adesanmi

Africa and similes are now back in big business. Our friends in America’s punditry are all rushing to Africa for explanations of their current predicament. It does not happen here. It happens only in Africa. It happens only in the banana Republics of the Third World. He is like an African dictator. He is like …